MELEHY AND ASSOCIATES LLC
Full time Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant
MELEHY AND ASSOCIATES LLC, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Benefits
7 paid holidays
401(k) when eligible
Paid time off
Overview Well‑established plaintiffs’ employment law firm in Silver Spring seeks a Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant position. Our firm litigates wage and hour and employment discrimination claims.
Duties and Responsibilities
Screen telephone calls
Greet guests
Employees perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks such as:
Answering telephones
Scheduling appointments
Updating case files
Preparing spreadsheets
Maintaining calendars
Organizing documents and preparing exhibit notebooks and binders
Receiving and sorting daily mail and deliveries
Obtain information from new and potential clients.
Respond to inquiries on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases.
Operate standard office equipment such as word processors, personal computers, calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, printers, scanners, etc.
Maintain break room and other common areas, including cleaning appliances.
Makes deliveries and runs errands outside the office.
Organize and maintain file room; requires lifting large and heavy boxes of files.
Perform any other work‑related tasks including those relating to firm operations as assigned.
Simultaneous Spanish‑English interpretation between attorneys, support staff, and clients.
Office Hours Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Work Schedule The employee will work full‑time for a maximum of 40 hours a week.
Working Conditions There may be stressful conditions such as workloads and/or deadlines inherent in the position.
Physical Requirements Must have ability to move and lift file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.
Education Completion of a high school diploma and simultaneous enrollment in a bachelor’s or associate degree strongly preferred.
Experience Position requirements include solid verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure. Must have the ability to be resourceful and proactive.
Applicant Requirements
Detail oriented and meticulous
Self‑motivated and driven
Patient and adaptable
Ability to function well in a fast‑paced environment
Special Requirements The position requires the ability to be covered by a fidelity bond. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting.
Pay This position pays $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Opportunities for overtime if full‑time. When eligible, 7 paid holidays and up to 2 weeks of paid time off for full‑time employees. When eligible, 401(k) participation and discretionary employer match.
Application Instructions Interested candidates must submit a current resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and unofficial transcripts from the most recent institution attended. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Job Type: full‑time
Work Location: In person in Silver Spring
Posted 11/24/2025
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7 paid holidays
401(k) when eligible
Paid time off
Overview Well‑established plaintiffs’ employment law firm in Silver Spring seeks a Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant position. Our firm litigates wage and hour and employment discrimination claims.
Duties and Responsibilities
Screen telephone calls
Greet guests
Employees perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks such as:
Answering telephones
Scheduling appointments
Updating case files
Preparing spreadsheets
Maintaining calendars
Organizing documents and preparing exhibit notebooks and binders
Receiving and sorting daily mail and deliveries
Obtain information from new and potential clients.
Respond to inquiries on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases.
Operate standard office equipment such as word processors, personal computers, calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, printers, scanners, etc.
Maintain break room and other common areas, including cleaning appliances.
Makes deliveries and runs errands outside the office.
Organize and maintain file room; requires lifting large and heavy boxes of files.
Perform any other work‑related tasks including those relating to firm operations as assigned.
Simultaneous Spanish‑English interpretation between attorneys, support staff, and clients.
Office Hours Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Work Schedule The employee will work full‑time for a maximum of 40 hours a week.
Working Conditions There may be stressful conditions such as workloads and/or deadlines inherent in the position.
Physical Requirements Must have ability to move and lift file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.
Education Completion of a high school diploma and simultaneous enrollment in a bachelor’s or associate degree strongly preferred.
Experience Position requirements include solid verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure. Must have the ability to be resourceful and proactive.
Applicant Requirements
Detail oriented and meticulous
Self‑motivated and driven
Patient and adaptable
Ability to function well in a fast‑paced environment
Special Requirements The position requires the ability to be covered by a fidelity bond. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting.
Pay This position pays $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Opportunities for overtime if full‑time. When eligible, 7 paid holidays and up to 2 weeks of paid time off for full‑time employees. When eligible, 401(k) participation and discretionary employer match.
Application Instructions Interested candidates must submit a current resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and unofficial transcripts from the most recent institution attended. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Job Type: full‑time
Work Location: In person in Silver Spring
Posted 11/24/2025
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